Bill > S2831

This bill aims to expand Medicare coverage by adding a new category of medical equipment called "fall prevention items" to the existing Medicare benefits. Specifically, the bill defines fall prevention items as including grab bars, non-slip mats, shower chairs, bed rails, and potentially other items that the Secretary of Health and Human Services may specify. The legislation would require these items to be prescribed by a physician or qualified practitioner to be eligible for coverage, and it provides an exemption from budget sequestration (automatic spending cuts) for payments related to these fall prevention items. The bill modifies existing Social Security Act provisions to include these new items and ensures that Medicare will cover them starting 60 days after the bill's enactment. By expanding Medicare coverage to include these items, the bill seeks to help older adults reduce their risk of falls and associated injuries, which can be a significant health concern for seniors.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/2831/all-info